Last updated Sept. 27, 2018, 2:17 p.m. UTC
Originally from South Africa, Michelle started her career as a dancer with Cape Town City Ballet. Enjoying 10 successful years with the company and was promoted to Principal in 2004. Michelle discovered Pilates after her second baby and was amazed at how quickly she felt the benefits. Michelle’s passion for Pilates led her to train with master teacher trainer Rachel Rafiefar through the Pilates Foundation. She has gained qualification in Matwork, the Apparatus, Pre and Postnatal Pilates and Pilates for MS. Having a background working in a ballet company has given Michelle an understanding of coming back from injury and the fear associated with reinjury. Her love of movement and attention to detail come together to provide a fun and challenging class appropriate for each client.